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Fred Silverman was born on 13 September, 1937 in New York City, New York, USA, is a producer,writer,executive. Discover Fred Silverman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?

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Occupation producer,writer,executive
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 13 September, 1937
Birthday 13 September
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 30 January, 2020
Died Place Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Fred Silverman Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Fred Silverman's Wife?

His wife is Catherine Ann Kihn (30 October 1971 - 30 January 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Catherine Ann Kihn (30 October 1971 - 30 January 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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Fred Silverman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fred Silverman worth at the age of 83 years old? Fred Silverman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United States. We have estimated Fred Silverman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1937

Fred Silverman was born in 1937, and quickly grew up into the television business.

1950

After starting out in the mail-room of ABC-TV in the late 1950s, he rose to director of program development at WGN-TV, Chicago in the early '60s. One day, he abandoned his car during a snowstorm and boarded a plane for New York, where he gained a position as head of Daytime Programming at CBS-TV.

1959

Program Executive, WGN-TV, Chicago, 1959-63. Vice President of Daytime, CBS; 1965-70. Vice President of Programs, CBS; 1970-75. President, ABC Entertainment, 1975-78. President & CEO, NBC; 1978-81. Independent Producer, 1981-2020.

1969

The fictional character name, of Fred Jones, "Freddie", in Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969) was named after him.

1970

In 1970, he became the programming head of CBS, where he programmed such hits as The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970), All in the Family (1971), M*A*S*H (1972), The Jeffersons (1975), Kojak (1973) and The Sonny and Cher Show (1976).

1971

Was responsible for the Rural Purge of 1971 at CBS. This was when he ordered the cancellations of several shows that he felt only appealed to either rural audiences or to older viewers. Among those that got the ax were The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Green Acres (1965) and Hogan's Heroes (1965).

1975

In 1975, he left for ABC-TV, where he worked closely with Michael Eisner and Brandon Tartikoff.

1976

He developed such new hits as Laverne & Shirley (1976), The Love Boat (1977), Donny and Marie (1975) and Soap (1977).

1977

By the end of the 1977-8 season, ABC was number one, Daytime and Nigttime.

1978

In 1978, he joined NBC as President and CEO.

His presence helped stem the audience erosion of the prior 5 years with new programs such as Diff'rent Strokes (1978), Real People (1979) and Hill Street Blues (1981). During his tenure, he made program commitments that led to St.

1981

Management changes at parent RCA led to Silverman's departure in June, 1981 and his replacement by Grant Tinker. Silverman formed "The Fred Silverman Company" and became an independent producer.

1982

Elsewhere (1982) and Cheers (1982), promoted Brandon Tartikoff to President of Entertainment and laid the groundwork for NBC's turnaround in the 80s.

1985

Many of Silverman's early attempts at television series until 1985 were all failures. His first major success was the series Matlock (1986), followed by In the Heat of the Night (1988).